SCHOOLS -- FEATURE SPOT

Kent Chambers- “Driving Force” Behind Bob Jones Softball Program

MADISON- After 30 years as a high school coach, including 28 as head coach of the Bob Jones softball program, Kent Chambers is enjoying his ... Read more

4 days ago by Bob Labbe.

Special Students, Special Athletes Meet Via Zoom To Share Life Experiences

MADISON- With bright smiles coming from both participating students and two Paralympic athletes, James Clemens High and other schools in the area held a Zoom ... Read more

4 weeks ago by Bob Labbe.

James Clemens Baseball Player Has Unique Talent- Ambidextrous Allows Him To Throw With Either Arm

MADISON- The term “switch hitter” is very common in baseball as batters take to hitting from both sides of the plate. For pitching, having the ... Read more

1 month ago by Bob Labbe.

James Clemens Baseball Host First Responders Night

MADISON- The James Clemens baseball program reached out to the area’s first responders in an effort to express its appreciation for the loyal and courageous ... Read more

1 month ago by Bob Labbe.

James Clemens Names Chad McGehee As New Head Football Coach From 54 Applicants

MADISON- Chad McGehee has been officially named the third head coach in the short history of the James Clemens football program. The 44-year old was ... Read more

2 months ago by Bob Labbe.

Palenapa Twins- Swimmers To Attend Air Force Academy

MADISON- Jake and Joe Palenapa are fraternal twins and like most twins have followed each other through an array of projects, sports and school. The ... Read more

2 months ago by Bob Labbe.

Madison Academy’s Halia Morris Survives Cancer- Leads Mustang’s Basketball Program

MADISON- As she awoke from a good night’s sleep the morning of Dec. 15, 2016, Halia Morris thought she was dreaming when she felt a ... Read more

3 months ago by Bob Labbe.

Inaugural Girls Wrestling State Tournament- Bob Jones Freshman Wins State Title

HOOVER- An individual state championship, a state runner-up, a third-place medal and a top 10 team finished were achieved by the local schools participating in ... Read more

3 months ago by Bob Labbe.

Sparkman Trio Of Female Wrestlers Take To Mats For High School Wrestling

HARVEST- Female wrestling is alive and getting more prevalent in high schools throughout Alabama and three student-athletes at Sparkman High are making their push ... Read more

4 months ago by Bob Labbe.

Wade Waldrop exits James Clemens, takes head coach job at Florence

MADISON- After eight successful years as head coach of the James Clemens football program, Wade Waldrop has accepted a similar position at Florence High. He ... Read more

4 months ago by Bob Labbe.

Near-Fatal Car Crash Doesn’t Keep Ty Ransom From Being Captain Cheerleader

MADISON- Perseverance and grit easily describe Ty Ransom. The senior member of the Bob Jones competition cheer squad has shown enormous tenacity in coming back ... Read more

4 months ago by Bob Labbe.

Bob Jones And James Clemens Select High School Heisman Scholarship Winners

MADISON- The prestigious High School Heisman Scholarship, presented by Acceptance Insurance, is regarded as one of the most coveted and enduring honors a high school ... Read more

5 months ago by Bob Labbe.

Regional cheer competition shines for local cheer squads

MADISON- Several local cheer squads have qualified for the AHSAA State Championships through recent competition at the North Regional held at the Von Bran Center ... Read more

6 months ago by Bob Labbe.

Mustangs’ “Champion”- Crowd Favorite With Big Dreams

MADISON- With a strut like no other and a strong mane and tail flowing in the wind, “Champion,” the official horse mascot of the Madison ... Read more

6 months ago by Bob Labbe.

AHSAA Approves Return To Play For High School Winter Sports

MONTGOMERY- The Alabama High School Athletic Association has approved its Return to Play “Best Practices” guidelines for winter sports and also approved changes for the ... Read more